By the end of class:
1. Character Chosen (ask me first if the character is appropriate)
2. 1 page of brainstorming notes on character signed by me in class.
September 30, 2011
Vocabulary Test - 1st Quarter
Review all the vocabulary words from the first quarter on the vocabulary page here.
Finish Paragraph Composition. Class Share: Focus on Word Choice
Partner writing.
Create a character and a story beginning to go in your setting. Create a distinctive mood.
One partner must read the paragraph to the class.
Test on Plot, Sequence, Cause and Effect, and "The Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" Also: In-class writing on Synthesis of Three Articles Bring to class: Your finished 1-page synthesis sheet and the textbook.
Parenting articles: Group Pre-discussion
Group Reading activity on the three parenting articles:
"Double Daddy," "Diary of a Mad Blender" and "The Child's View of Working Parents" (p. 21)
In class writing of drafts You must hand in 3 things: 1. Prewriting notes (stamped in class) 2. Rough Draft (stamped in class) 3. Comments from at least 3 people 4. Final Good Copy
Continue Reading: "Dead Man's Pockets" Break: Sketch the layout of Tom Beneke's Apartment
Continue Reading Break: Sketch scene from story so far (out on ledge, bending down to get paper, etc.)
August 17, 2011
__Vocabulary__ Practice - Dead Man's Pocket
Word list and practice Sentences - For Vocab section of binders
Intro to Dead Man's Pockets
Note, the following is my recommendation for organizing your binder. You will need to keep all the notes you do in class as well as vocabulary words and assignments for studying later.
Guided Note taking. For each slide:
#1 Read the slide, listen to explanation, raise hands to ask questions, give an example.
#2 Write a note or two that includes:
a. the important terms (ie. plot, external conflict,)
b. a reminder (not a full explanation) in point form (not in full sentences) of what it is.
October 7, 2011
Dramatic Monologues / Soliloquys PerformancesOctober 6, 2011
Dramatic Monologues / SoliloquysOctober 5, 2011
Leader's ForumOctober 4, 2011
Leader's ForumOctober 3, 2011
Dramatic Monologues / SoliloquysBy the end of class:
1. Character Chosen (ask me first if the character is appropriate)
2. 1 page of brainstorming notes on character signed by me in class.
September 30, 2011
Vocabulary Test - 1st QuarterReview all the vocabulary words from the first quarter on the vocabulary page here.
September 29, 2011
Grammar Quiz on Agreement: Subject-Verb and Pronoun-AntecedentSeptember 28, 2011
MAP TEST 10A 7:45-9:45 Reading10A - Finish and Hand in Everyday use character chart.
10B
Review notes for Test Thursday:
Character Chart from Reader - Completed in class.
Vocabulary Review - 1st Quarter
September 27, 2011
10AReview notes for Test Thursday:
Character Chart from Reader - Completed in class.
Vocabulary Review - 1st Quarter
10B
Finish Story "Everyday Use"
Finish last Superhero presentations.
Begin Questions and Character Chart from "Everyday Use"
September 26, 2011
Test on "Two Kinds" and Character InteractionsSeptember 23, 2011
10A -Finish Story "Everyday Use"
10B -
Grammar:
Finish Superhero Characterization presentations.
Begin Story: "Everyday Use" p. 54 Interactive Reader
September 22, 2011
10B -Character Notes:
10A -
Grammar:
Finish Superhero Characterization presentations.
Begin Story: "Everyday Use" p. 54 Interactive Reader
September 21, 2011
MAP TEST 10B 1:00-3:00 Reading10A -
Character Notes:
Characterization Superhero activity.
September 20, 2011
Grammar:Review Questions #1-6 p. 109
Mini Conflict Summary -
Oral review of Motivation / Conflict Chart - Not to hand in.
September 19, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT: Friday there will be a test on "Two Kinds" and character interactions.Grammar:
Finish Reading "Two Kinds"
September 16, 2011
MAP TEST 10B 7:45-9:45 Language10A Only - Character Motivation Assignment. Due at the end of class.
September 15, 2011
Grammar:Intro to Two Kinds: Child Prodigy Video.
Begin Reading "Two Kinds"
September 14, 2011
MAP TEST 10A 7:45-9:45 Language10B Only - Character Motivation Assignment. Due at the end of class.
September 13, 2011
Grammar:MAP Test goal-setting
Vocabulary Assignment - Two Kinds. Definitions and Paragraph.
September 12, 2011
Grammar:Notes on Character Interactions and Motivations
Apply exercise on the last slide to "The Contents of the
Dead Man's Pocket" or "The Pedestrian" with a partner.
September 9, 2011
Read Story, "The Pedestrian," p. 47and complete the setting chart
Review of Autobiographical Essays.
September 8, 2011
GI University FairSeptember 7, 2011
The Pedestrian - Vocabulary. Paragraph with all 5 vocabulary words.
Fragment and Run-on Revision Quiz
September 6, 2011
Grammar:Finish Paragraph Composition. Class Share: Focus on Word Choice
Partner writing.
Create a character and a story beginning to go in your setting. Create a distinctive mood.
One partner must read the paragraph to the class.
September 5, 2011
Notes on SettingSetting creation activity (in partners) outside.
Completion of the Word list with a partner in class (paragraph for tomorrow)
September 2, 2011
Test on Plot, Sequence, Cause and Effect, and "The Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket"Also: In-class writing on Synthesis of Three Articles
Bring to class: Your finished 1-page synthesis sheet and the textbook.
September 1, 2011
Finish Article Readings. Synthesis Worksheets finished. Complete for homework if not done in class.
August 31, 2011
Continue Group Reading of Articles
August 30, 2011
Autobiographical Narratives Due TodayParenting articles: Group Pre-discussion
Group Reading activity on the three parenting articles:
"Double Daddy," "Diary of a Mad Blender" and "The Child's View of Working Parents" (p. 21)
August 29, 2011
Grammar Review: Correcting Run-ons and Fragments.August 26, 2011
Finish Drafts:Peer Editing Session. You must have comments from at least 3 people.
Begin final copies.
Final copies (can be printed) due Tues. Aug. 29.
August 25, 2011
In class writing of drafts
You must hand in 3 things:
1. Prewriting notes (stamped in class)
2. Rough Draft (stamped in class)
3. Comments from at least 3 people
4. Final Good Copy
August 24, 2011
Begin Autobiographical NarrativeWriting Workshop
Create Notes for the Autobiographical Narrative (stamped in class)
August 23, 2011
Dead Man's Pocket Story Map dueReview Questions p. 19 #3, 4, 6.
Grammar Diagnostic Quiz: Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Begin Writing Workshop
Homework: Write 5 possible ideas for your narrative and choose one for next class.
August 22, 2011
Finish Story "Dead Man's Pocket"Start the "Dead Man's Pocket" Story Map
Finish for homework, if not completed in class.
August 19, 2011
Continue Story. Read to end of p. 11.Break: Cause and Effect call and response game
Worksheet due in class.
August 18, 2011
Hindizzy Video ClipContinue Reading: "Dead Man's Pockets"
Break: Sketch the layout of Tom Beneke's Apartment
Continue Reading
Break: Sketch scene from story so far (out on ledge, bending down to get paper, etc.)
August 17, 2011
__Vocabulary__ Practice - Dead Man's PocketWord list and practice Sentences - For Vocab section of binders
Intro to Dead Man's Pockets
Begin reading Story:
August 16, 2011
Note, the following is my recommendation for organizing your binder. You will need to keep all the notes you do in class as well as vocabulary words and assignments for studying later.Powerpoint on Plot and Sequence.
Guided Note taking. For each slide:
#1 Read the slide, listen to explanation, raise hands to ask questions, give an example.
#2 Write a note or two that includes:
a. the important terms (ie. plot, external conflict,)
b. a reminder (not a full explanation) in point form (not in full sentences) of what it is.
Assignment:
Aug. 12, 2011
Writing Diagnostic. Cross-grade EssayAug. 11, 2011
Teacher Presentation on the Class Rules and ExpectationsStudent mini-drama presentations on the Expectations.
Quiz on the Rules and Expectations.
Aug. 10, 2011
Seating Plan / Introductions / Student NumbersCreate Portfolio Folders
Handout Textbooks / Interactive Readers
Textbook Tutorial (for handing in)
Inroduction to the Wiki.
Personal Introduction Quiz
Students create own quizzes (for sharing if time)